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Henry OlongaHenry Khaaba OlongaBorn: 3 July 1976, Lusaka, ZambiaMajor Teams: Mashonaland, Matabeleland, Mashonaland 'A', Zimbabwe. Known As: Henry Olonga Batting Style: Right Hand Bat Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Test Debut: Zimbabwe v Pakistan at Harare, 1st Test, 1994/95 Latest Test: Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka at Galle, 3rd Test, 2001/02 ODI Debut: Zimbabwe v South Africa at Harare, 1st ODI, 1995/96 Latest ODI: Zimbabwe v West Indies at Kandy, LG Abans Triangular Series, 2001/02 First-class debut: Matabeleland v Mashonaland at Harare, 1993/94 Career Statistics:TESTS (including 12/01/2002) M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 28 41 10 165 24 5.32 23.40 0 0 10 0 O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ Bowling 692 122 2377 59 40.28 5-70 1 0 70.3 3.43 ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS (including 16/12/2001) M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 43 24 13 48 11 4.36 39.34 0 0 12 0 O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ Bowling 305.1 10 1771 49 36.14 6-19 2 1 37.3 5.80 FIRST-CLASS (1993/94 - 2002/03; last updated 09/11/2002) M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 64 87 24 640 45 10.15 0 0 29 0 O R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ Bowling 1616.2 5669 147 38.56 5-70 2 0 65.9 3.50 LIST A LIMITED OVERS (1995/96 - 2001/02) M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 64 35 17 122 29* 6.77 0 0 19 0 O R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ Bowling 430.3+ 2509 67 37.44 6-19 3 1 41.0 5.77 - Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS. StatsGuru Filters for Henry OlongaStatistics involving Henry OlongaArticles about Henry Olonga
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Profile:The first black cricketer and youngest-ever player to represent Zimbabwe at international level, Henry Olonga has come back from being called for throwing in a Test in early 1995 and rebuilt his action completely. At full pace he is rated as the fastest bowler in the country but still tends to be rather inaccurate, with a tendency to bowl more no-balls and wides than most. He also has had difficulties with injury. His ability as a strike bowler was shown in the 1998-99 tour of Pakistan when he ripped thorugh the experienced Pakistan top order to set up a win in the first Test. He made his first-class debut at the age of 17 in the Logan Cup for Matabeleland against Mashonaland, taking five wickets. He had mixed fortunes the following season, and it came as a general surprise when he was chosen for the Test team to play Pakistan in 1994-95. He took a wicket in his first over but was no-balled for throwing. The problem has not recurred because Henry, after coaching from Dennis Lillee, has modified his action slightly to ensure that there is no longer any question about its legality. Since then he has played frequently for the national side without being certain of his place, especially in one-day matches. He was a member of the Zimbabwean World Cup team in 1995/96 but did not play a match; when selected for the final game he asked to stand down, humbly explaining that he was out of practice and did not feel able to give of his best. He is a fine role model for young cricketers, one whose cheerfulness, humility and positive attitude win him friends wherever he goes (John Ward 1999).
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